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Missing Fundamental Illusion: A New Theory Based On Japanese Knowledge Management

In: People, Knowledge And Technology What Have We Learnt So Far?

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  • MARÍA SARABIA

    (Department of Business Administration, University of Cantabria, Avda.Los Castros, s/n, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain)

  • JUAN CORRO

    (Technical Telecommunications Engineer, Specialism in Electronic Systems, Avda.Los Castros, s/n, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain)

  • JOSÉ M. SARABIA

    (Department of Economics, University of Cantabria, Avda.Los Castros, s/n, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain)

Abstract

We propose the Fundamental Illusion Theory to explain knowledge creation in the case of Japanese companies. This theory is based on an analogy with a hearing illusion which explains that when two tones occur together a third lower pitched tone is heard. However, this last perceived pitch is a frequency (fundamental) for which there is no actual source vibration. If we make an analogy between fundamental frequency and knowledge, and between tones occurring together and learning + culture + leadership, we arrive at a new management model.

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  • María Sarabia & Juan Corro & José M. Sarabia, 2004. "Missing Fundamental Illusion: A New Theory Based On Japanese Knowledge Management," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Bruno Trezzini & Patrick Lambe & Suliman Hawamdeh (ed.), People, Knowledge And Technology What Have We Learnt So Far?, chapter 21, pages 222-232, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9789812702081_0021
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